22/09/2025
✨👣It’s World Reflexology Week 2025 👣✨️
To celebrate this amazing treatment, I’d like to celebrate by sharing some lessor known facts.
👣 Reflexology is an ancient practice, which has been around since 2330 BC.
👣 Modern-day reflexology was first used by a doctor called William Fitzgerald and went by the name Zone therapy. It was actually used as a form of early anaesthetic for very minor surgeries.
👣 In Denmark and Sweden, reflexology is the most popular form of holistic therapy
👣 Reflexology can be performed on our feet, hands, face and ears.
👣 Although Reflexologists are not allowed to diagnose, imbalances can potentially be detected from your feet.
👣 Miniature Maps of the Body – feet are detailed maps and depict various organs and body systems.
👣 Reflexologists can incorporate, ‘foot reading’ where the shape, size and characteristics of a person’s feet to gain insight into their personality traits and emotional state.
👣 Clients have reported seeing colour and / or feeling sensations in their bodies as their feet are worked upon. Some can feel energised after a treatment or indeed fall asleep during one. Everyone experiences it differently.
👣 Reflexology Paths – in some Asian countries you can find reflexology paths, which are paved walkways with a textured surface. This stimulates the feet as you walk and are designed designed as a a ‘pick me up’.
👣Reflexology is a rich and complex practice with deep historical roots and many benefits. While it’s often associated with simple foot massage, it’s much more than that. Reflexology’s ability to work throughout the body, and its potential to help with so many health issues, makes it a powerful tool for promoting overall wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to relieve stress, manage pain, or support your body’s natural healing processes, reflexology offers a personalised and holistic approach to health.
If you’ve still not experienced it, then why not give it a try. Get in touch by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Happy Reflexology Week!
Fran 😊
frances@soulviewspace.com
07921 132714
Thank you to Sue 🤗 a fellow reflexologist who has given permission to reuse her content 🙏🏻🌸.